Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Bakewell Bridge loop from Matlock

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Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Bakewell Bridge loop from Matlock

Easy

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Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Bakewell Bridge loop from Matlock

01:59

28.0km

180m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.9 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.85 km

Birchall Byway and Bridleway, Peak District

Highlight • Viewpoint

There’s a bench here, such a good spot to catch your breath, or a good sunset!

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11.1 km

Coombes Road Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

Basically the way to get from Bakewell to Manvers wood to get to Chatsworth. starts at the back of the show ground. You can also access the genesis of the Monsal trail.

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11.5 km

Buck Pingle Plantation

Forest

12.0 km

Monsal Trail End – Bakewell via Coombs Road

Highlight • Rest Area

Turn around or drop down to Coombs Road and through the farm to Peak Village

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12.0 km

End of Monsal Trail (Bakewell via Coombs Road)

Highlight • Trail

Congratulations! You've just reached the end of the wonderful Monsal Trail. Or perhaps you're at the start? Either way, it's a great place to be.

A former railway line, the …

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13.3 km

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free trail for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users. A former railway line, the trail runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill …

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14.0 km

Bakewell Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Bakewell Bridge is a beautiful structure that crosses the River Wye. The Grade I-listed five-arched bridge was constructed in the 13th century. Close to the bridge is prime duck-feeding territory. …

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14.2 km

The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

Highlight • Cafe

The Bakewell Pudding – not to be confused with the Bakewell Tart, with a cherry on top – consists of a flaky pastry base with a layer of sieved jam …

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19.9 km

Peak Rail Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Traffic free and flat route from Matlock to Rowsley following the route of the River Derwent and the Peak Railway (steam trains on occasion).
Well surfaced although can be a …

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